
Hah'en pointed out. No matter what one did they were always just themselves and no one else, no matter how much they wished or worked or imitated. Which Hah'en never did, she wanted to be just herself and no one else.
Serena was getting slightly too close for comfort, already offering Hah'en tea and even suggesting a second meeting. Distrust flared inside Hah'en, though she kept her face blank. Why was this woman being so friendly? It was approaching a point where it was downright suspicious.
But Hah'en couldn't just leave the question unanswered either. And Hah'en was nothing but honest, so she would also be honest.
"Tea is among my drinks of choice."
Hah'en admitted, but then she nailed Serena with a stern gaze.
"And I do not know you well enough to receive edibles of any kind from you, no matter how relaxing they may be. This may be upsetting for you to hear but I do not trust you."
Hah'en wasn't speaking rudely, her tone was matter-of-fact.
"If we do meet another time it will be in a public place without drink or foods one of us has prepared."